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S Nagarajan has refuted the misconception that clashes in and around Kampung Medan in March 2001 were prompted by racial conflict among residents themselves.

While Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Selangor topped the list, there is much room for improvement in Kelantan and Sabah.

An official would say only this much as the Youth Organisations Bill 2005 is still under construction.

Kraisak Choonhavan said this is necessary to establish the reasons why 131 Thai Muslims fled their homes last week to seek refuge in Malaysia.

The security law, commonly used against hardcore criminals, is ten times worse than the ISA, according to a group of civil society organisations.

updated version It's a promotion for the elder brother who has served as organising secretary of the party for many years.

The Gerakan stalwart appeared slightly rattled after a turbulent campaign to fend off his long time deputy who performed surprisingly well at the party polls.

Jawatankuasa khas ditubuhkan untuk menyiasat dakwaan berlakunya amalan politik wang dalam parti Gerakan yang menurut presidennya perlu dibanteras walaupun belum di tahap serius.

A special internal task force has been set up to investigate alleged money politics in Gerakan which its president says must be nibbed in the bud although it is not that 'serious' yet.

The vice-presidential hopeful, however. has trust in the wisdom of the delegates who will cast their ballots at the party polls.

exclusive Renowned economist and MIER executive director Mohamed Ariff argues that many factors in the current environment work against the notion of reviving the New Economic Policy.

The regional conference will address pertinent issues on reproductive and sexual health. Among the issues to be discussed are sex education, homosexuality and transexuality.

The following are comments from some of the winning and losing candidates in today's MCA party polls.

As predicted by the pundits, the contest for the number two post in the wing sprang no surprises with the hot favourite winning by a large majority.

The veteran leader, who is gunning for deputy presidency, notes this as the root cause for the protracted and bitter feud in the 56-year-old party.

The API up to 11am today shows no 'unhealthy' air quality level. However, the DOE is unsure whether the haze will return.

Pencabar jawatan presiden MCA, Datuk Chua Jui Meng mendakwa 'kenyataan bersama' yang dikeluarkan oleh Presiden MCA, Datuk Ong Ka Ting mengandungi 'banyak persamaan dengan manifesto yang dikeluarkannya sebelum ini.

The MCA presidential candidate says he is flattered that the incumbent, Ong Ka Ting, has emulated him in producing a document on his vision for the party.

Crunch time is just three days away for this veteran, who displays all the traits that have helped him survive tumultuous episodes in party politics.

The document, which the president stressed was not a manifesto, listed seven achievements and 10 promises.

All is set for the party's polls this weekend with the final list of candidates being set this evening. Who will be the casualties come Sunday?

Despite being elected as a MCA vice-president for three terms, Yap Pian Hon was never offered a cabinet position. Simply because, the former president never fancied him.

A student association claims the university is trying to spook the students into staying away from its activities and influence the upcoming campus polls.